The city of McAllen is planning nearly $2 million in renovations and improvements at the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge, one of two international crossings in the city’s bridge system.
Three projects totaling $1.925 million were registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on Wednesday for the city’s facilities at 1023 S. International Blvd. in Hidalgo.
Construction on all three is scheduled to begin Oct. 1 and be completed by June 30, 2027.
The largest project, estimated at $1.35 million, calls for renovating an 8,903-square-foot administration office in Building C along with a restroom facility identified as Building E.
A separate $400,000 project will renovate existing restrooms in Buildings A and B.
The third project, estimated at $175,000, calls for renovations to the maintenance shop in Building D and construction of a two-bay addition. The scope includes 1,176 square feet of existing maintenance shop space and an 830-square-foot addition.
Together, the projects call for work across five buildings at the bridge complex.
The McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge is open 24 hours a day and handles vehicle and pedestrian traffic between Hidalgo and Reynosa. The bridge has nine southbound lanes, including two EZ Cross lanes, and a pedestrian lane, according to the city.
McAllen’s bridge system also includes the Anzalduas International Bridge, located at 6100 S. Stewart Road in Mission. Anzalduas opened in 2009 and is currently undergoing its own expansion as McAllen works to develop full cargo facilities at the crossing.
The three newly registered projects, however, are specifically for the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge complex in Hidalgo, not Anzalduas.
The city of McAllen is listed as the owner, and Sam Garcia Architect of McAllen is listed as the design firm.
The filings do not indicate whether construction will affect bridge operations or traffic while the work is underway.
Editor’s note: Track traffic and trends at the Rio Grande Valley’s international bridges with the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal’s RGV Border Crossings data set.
RGV Business Journal Staff
Staff
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